Maus Vol. 1 Chapters 4-6

Which of the following is not a reoccurring motif (theme) in Maus?

• survival

• charity

• family relationships

• dominance

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Which of the following does not provide evidence that Anja's family felt comfortable?

• "It was still very luxurious" (74).

• "I've dominated a lot to the Gemeinde [...] so we get a little extra" (75).

• "How long can savings last?" (76).

• "The family wants to live the way it did before the war!" (76).

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What is the meaning of the word vacated?

• moved-in

• emptied

• rich

• dirty

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Which of the following provides the most guilt and regret for Vladek?

• His father joining his sister on the "bad side".

• Being forced to turn in Anja's grandparents.

• Watching the people who helped him hang.

• Richieu's death and being unable to protect him earlier.

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Which of the following is the most prevalent (common) theme developing in Maus?

• It is possible to survive against overwhelming odds with perseverance.

• Money can always get individuals out of any difficult situation.

• When people go hungry, businesses become difficult to carry on.

• Bribery is the key component to surviving injustice.

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Why does the author choose to alternate images of the past and present as Vladek describes the situation with Richieu?

• It emphasizes the anger Anja has over the idea of giving Richieu up.

• It shows how the situation with Richieu still affects Vladek.

• It contrasts how Richiedu's life was before and after the war.

• It demonstrates the conflict Vladek felt in the past.

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Which sentence best supports the idea that the Holocaust has impacted Vladek in a way that affects his relationship with his son and Mala?

• "My father's worn out. He's taking a nap" (92).

• "Please, dad, if you don't keep your story chronological, I'll neve get it straight" (82).

• "He's more attached to things than to people" (93).

• "Forget I said anything! Just come sit with me, I have to pedal" (73).

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Identify the two details from chapter 5 that support the following inference: Vladek was losing his memory before he died.

• He calls Mala, "Anja."

• He forgets that he has a son.

• He gets lost going to his bank.

• He thinks that he is back in Poland.

• He calls his son Art, "Richieu."

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What is Vladek's response to reading the comic book he finds?

• He is sad because of his memories, but is glad that Artie is getting it out of his system.

• He is extremely angry and yells at Artie

• He really doesn't read it, he simply throws it out.

• He reads it and is moved so he sends it to a publisher

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Why does Mala state, "Anja must have been a SAINT! No wonder she killed herself. (122)

• She says this because Art is so difficult to handle.

• She says this because Vladek is so difficult to handle.

• She says this because Art married a French woman.

• She says this because she is jealous of Anja.

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